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1 February 2021Rory O'Neill

LSPN Connect: how COVID crystallised Oxford Uni’s licensing mission

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought into sharp relief the crucial role that universities play in cutting-edge innovation. One story of the past year is the collaboration between research institutions such as Oxford University, and commercial entities like AstraZeneca, to rapidly bring a life-saving product to market.

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